LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC 5 mg film-coated tablets
LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC 5 mg
film-coated tablets
Active substance:
levocetirizine dihydrochloride.
Areas of application:
For the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis) and urticaria in adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age.
Note:
Contains lactose, see package leaflet.
Pharmacy only.
For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Pharmaceutical entrepreneur: Zentiva Pharma GmbH, 65926 Frankfurt am Main. Status: November 2022
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LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGCis suitable for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and hives in adults, adolescents and children from the age of 6 years. The active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride alleviates the symptoms and only has to be dosed half as much as cetirizine.
LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ®
• For the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
• Levocetirizine shows results comparable to cetirizine even at half the dose
• For adults, adolescents and children from the age of 6
Frequently asked questions and answers about LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ®
What is LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® and what is it for it applied?
LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ®is a drug for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and hives in adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age.
What is the active substance in levocetirizine?
Levocetirizine inhibits the reaction of the messenger histamine and thus prevents the usual allergy symptoms. Pharmacodynamic studies in healthy volunteers show that levocetirizine has an effect comparable to that of cetirizine at half the dose, both in the skin and in the nose.
How is LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® used?
The recommended dose of LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® is for adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of ageat 1 film-coated tablet daily. You take these whole, with water and independently of meals.
The dose should be adjusted in people with impaired kidney function.
How long will LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® be used?
Do not take LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® for longer than 3 days without discussing this with your doctor. If your symptoms worsen or have not improved after 3 days, medical advice is required.
Who is LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® suitable for?
LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® is suitable for adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age.
If you have severe kidney problems or are allergic to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine or any other ingredient in this medicine, you should not use LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® . Also ask your doctor for advice before taking this medication if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® ?
After taking LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® , dizziness/drowsiness, headache, dry mouth and tiredness can commonly (may affect up to 1 in 10 people). Fatigue and abdominal pain have been uncommonly observed (affecting up to 1 in 100 people).
Report any suspected side effects to the
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices,
Pharmacovigilance Department,
Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger-Allee 3,
D-53175 Bonn
How should LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® be stored?
LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® should be kept out of the reach of children. Otherwise, there are no further storage requirements for the medicinal product.
How long does LEVOCETIRIZINE ADGC ® last?
LEVOCETIRIZIN ADGC ® has a shelf life of 3 years. However, do not use the medicine beyond the expiry date stated on the packaging.